Category: Nebraska
Time in a POW Camp
By the end of WW II, Bill Shuck was in POW camp with 9000 other English and American airman. This is his story of time…
Bailing Out of a Burning Plane
Bill Shuck’s B17 bomber had been struck by flack…and now he and the crew had to bail out of the burning plane to save their…
The First Taste of War in a B-17
Today we say hello to listeners on two new affiliates, KBRF in Fergus Falls, MN and KIMn Gilette, WY. Today’s features takes a look back…
From Church to Concert Series
Jason grew up singing on the farm and in church each Sunday. It led him to make it a career. But there’s much more to…
One of the Most Famous Americans
His work helped teach an entire nation to read and write within a matter of just a few years. In a moment we introduce you…
Lining Up for Repeat Purchases
Marketing and advertising are keys to getting a product known and bought by consumers. Perhaps no one did it better than a gentleman from Hasting,…
Part of the Meal for Troops
It was a part of some meals served to U.S. troops during World War II. However, you probably don’t associate this drink with life in…
The Story of Edwin Perkins
Today we say hello to our listeners on KHAS in Hastings, Nebraska. Residents have probably heard of a man named Edwin Perkins, but have you?…
Making An Investment in the Future
Shickley, Nebraska is a small town that’s made a big investment in its future. It’s been an important journey in sharing a story now that’s…
Dedicated Citizens Creating Positive Change
Today we return to a small town in Nebraska, five years after we first shared their story of how dedicated local citizens can create amazing…
Willa Cather’s Hometown
This place owes much of it’s identity to someone who passed away in 1947. As the years passed, holding on to that history became more…
Important Stories To This Town
Perhaps you’ve never heard of Willa Cather. If not, you should. She’s a Pulitzer Prize winning author who penned many novels based on her life…
More Than a Winner on the Field
The goal of just about every coach is to win a game. That certainly true of this coach, but he’ll tell you the definition of…
Turning a Team Into a Winner
When this coach took over his new team, they hadn’t won a game the season prior. In his first season at the helm, they won…
Coaching At Boys Town
Kevin Kush grew up with the game of football, and today football remains a big part of his life. However, he could have never imagined…
Home Away From Home
It’s a home away from home…a place to come when homelife has a formidable set of challenges that keeps a young person from finding hope…
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
You may have heard the phrase, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.” It became the motto of this place based on a real-life event that…
Beginnings of Boys Town
When this man saw a need about a century ago, he began his own town to help young men succeed. Today the name of the…
An Airplane Born From Tragedy
It’s a plane that was born from tragedy, and interesting, a plane that would go on to haul millions of passengers and help win battles…
Zig-Zagging Down the Runway
The first time Don tried to fly this plane, he must have appeared to be a drunk pilot, for his plane ziz-zagged back and forth…
